Eggplant Steaks With Sun-Dried Tomatoes And Olives

Serves: 4

Jadyn Kohler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

38

Spice

54

Sweetness

55

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Trim the ends from the eggplants and peel off the skin

2

Cut each eggplant lengthwise into four or more 1/2-inch-thick slices

3

(Some of the slices will be smaller than others, but all should be of equal thickness

4

) If needed, trim a thin slice from each of the rounded sides so the pieces will lie flat on the baking sheet

5

Sprinkle the slices with coarse salt and layer in a colander to drain for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours

6

Rinse the eggplant slices under cold running water and dry well with paper towels, pressing to remove as much moisture as possible

7

Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat

8

Line a large heavy baking sheet with aluminum foil

9

Arrange the eggplant slices on the sheet in a single layer and brush both sides with oil

10

Broil for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned on both sides

11

Leave the broiler on

12

Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in a small bowl

13

Toss gently to mix

14

Divide the mixture evenly over the broiled eggplant slices

15

Sprinkle the Pecorino Romano cheese evenly over each slice and return to the oven

16

Broil for 1 minute, or until the goat cheese has softened and the grated cheese is just beginning to brown at the edges

17

Watch carefully to avoid burning

18

Scatter basil over the top of each slice and serve at once

19

Trim the ends from the eggplants and peel off the skin

20

Cut each eggplant lengthwise into four or more 1/2-inch-thick slices

21

(Some of the slices will be smaller than others, but all should be of equal thickness

22

) If needed, trim a thin slice from each of the rounded sides so the pieces will lie flat on the baking sheet

23

Sprinkle the slices with coarse salt and layer in a colander to drain for at least 30 minutes or for up to 2 hours

24

Rinse the eggplant slices under cold running water and dry well with paper towels, pressing to remove as much moisture as possible

25

Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack about 4 inches from the heat

26

Line a large heavy baking sheet with aluminum foil

27

Arrange the eggplant slices on the sheet in a single layer and brush both sides with oil

28

Broil for 7 to 9 minutes, turning once, until the eggplant is tender and lightly browned on both sides

29

Leave the broiler on

30

Meanwhile, combine the goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in a small bowl

31

Toss gently to mix

32

Divide the mixture evenly over the broiled eggplant slices

33

Sprinkle the Pecorino Romano cheese evenly over each slice and return to the oven

34

Broil for 1 minute, or until the goat cheese has softened and the grated cheese is just beginning to brown at the edges

35

Watch carefully to avoid burning

36

Scatter basil over the top of each slice and serve at once